An adaptation of “The Courier for Hell” (“Meido no Hikyaku”) by Chikamatsu Monzaemon (1653-1725).
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Chubei, a clerk
Umegawa, a prostitute
Hachiemon, Chubei's friend; Magoemon, Chubei's father
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